Wing Smells HORRIBLE

[SlvrDragon50]

I got this wing used and it smells HORRIBLE. Like... mildewy lake water full of dirt and muck.

Any tips on how to remove this stench? It still smells bad after going through a salt water dive, fresh water rinse, and two freshwater soaks.

 

[DTm]

during your fresh water soak add vinegar to it and poor some on the inside.
I have also hear of people using Listerine(might go for a knock off brand) or simple green

then rinse

 

[SlvrDragon50]

I'll try out simple green.

On the inside of the bladder too? Or just the exterior.

 

[DTm]

inside and out. I would diluent it with water first. I would do like 4 cups to 1 gallon of water.

 

[Louie]

Amazon.com: McNett Aqua MiraZyme Odor Eliminator for Scuba & Sporting Gear, Mildew, Pets…

I used a similar product to this for boots that smelled undescribable and it did an impressive job. And according to the product description, it's "water and carbon dioxide-safe for the environment".

 

[randini]

I was going to suggest baking soda, it works wonders for a fridge, why not a BC.

 

[SlvrDragon50]

I wasn't sure if Mirazyme would work with a BC. I have McNett wetsuit cleaner which I know works great with my neoprene products.

 

[jepuskar]

I wasn't sure if Mirazyme would work with a BC. I have McNett wetsuit cleaner which I know works great with my neoprene products.

Mirazyme works great. I remember back in the day having to use it after a night at the clubs.

 

[parzdiver]

Mirazyme will "eat" any of the organics that might be sticking around. Fill the bladder with the diluted Mirazyme solution, submerge the whole thing in a tub and leave the entire thing to soak for 24 hours. That should take care of anything smelly.

 

[charlesml3]

How bad does it smell at 60 feet?

-Charles